We are looking for a house sitter over the Christmas and New Year period while we visit family in Australia. We live in a charming village in Charente, south western France where there is a wonderful restaurant, a corner shop, some local French ateliers, sculpture, stained glass and pottery etc. We have 3 cats, 2 of whom we brought form UK 9 years ago so getting quite old, very friendly and don't go far. Our 3rd cat adopted us 2 years ago as a 5 week old kitten with a broken leg. She needs a bit of work as she is very timid, but once you get to know her she is very soft and friendly and loves attention. I am particularly fond of all 3 and would enjoy my chance of a lifetime holiday much more knowing that someone was kindly looking after them.